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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP3 grades vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony H90

 FP3 H90 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FP3

 H90 FP3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony H90

 FP3 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 versus the H90.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and H90.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Sony H90
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Sony H90
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony H90
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony H90
60
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony H90
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $182 $230